Gibson '59 ES-330 2013 Vintage Burst VOS
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Offered for sale is a 2013 Gibson Memphis ES-330 ’59 Reissue VOS, one of the finest modern recreations of the iconic 1959 ES-330.
Built in the renowned Gibson Memphis factory, this model features historically inspired construction, a fully hollow body, and outstanding vintage tone and resonance.
Specifications
- Model: Gibson Memphis ES-330 ’59 Reissue VOS
- Year: 2013
- Factory: Gibson Memphis, USA
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
- Body: Fully hollow 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Neck: One-piece Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Rounded ’59 C (feels nice and full/ comfortable. not a pencil neck
- Scale Length: 24.75” (628.65 mm)
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
- Radius: 12”
- Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Nut: Nylon, 1.687” (42.8 mm)
- Neck Joint: Long Neck Tenon
- Pickups: 2 × Memphis-spec Dogear P-90 single coils
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Toggle Switch
- Bridge: Historic ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic (vintage correct no string retainer)
- Tailpiece: Historic Trapeze
- Tuners: Kluson Deluxe with white buttons
- Hardware: Nickel
- Pickguard: Black 5-ply
- Knobs: Gold Top Hat with silver inserts
- Case: Original Gibson Historic Brown Hardshell Case
- Certificate: Original Certificate of Authenticity included
Features
- Correct 16th-fret neck joint
- Fully hollow construction (no center block)
- Lightweight and highly resonant
- Vintage-correct VOS finish and hardware
- Exceptional acoustic response with the unmistakable clarity and bite of genuine P-90 pickups
Extremely lightweight with vintage specifications.
- On this specific guitar I noticed it was best setup with .11-48’s, which made it even more lively and resonant.
- Always took excellent care of this guitar and tried to take pictures of the 3 tiny blemishes (which are not even visible unless under specific lighting conditions)
- No fret wear present (can send extra pictures upon request)
- The 59’ VOS spec top hat knobs show the usual wear.
- The wood grain on the back is particularly beautiful.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 15 days ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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